Stories by Staff - Page 45
Shazam joins exclusive 100 million club...
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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retail
Shazam reaches milestone with more than 100 million monthly active users, putting it in league with Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Symantec splashes out on swanky new Sydney office
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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apt
Cybersecurity company Symantec has opened a new office and Security Operations Centre in Sydney as it prepares to celebrate its 25th year in Australia.
Resellers... Don’t fight VoIP, embrace it!
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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uc
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voip
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conversant
Many resellers of traditional, on-premise PABX hardware systems seem reluctant to add VoIP to their portfolio of services.
IBM on board as Westpac bids to become NZ's leading digital bank
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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cloud services
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westpac
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ibm
Westpac New Zealand has chosen IBM's private cloud technology in a 5-year agreement to become the country's leading digital bank.
IBM heads up innovative partnership to boost local digital economy
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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edutech
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ibm
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unitec
IBM, Unitec, and Concentrix partnership exceeds jobs target, strengthening Auckland's digital economy and career opportunities for tech students.
Pentech asks... are your suppliers still passionate about your business?
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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pentech
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partners
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telcos
Pentech challenges: Is there still passion in your supplier relationships? Explore commitment and bespoke IP solutions with them.
Software-Defined Networking gains ground as US$8 billion value nears
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Software-defined networking (SDN) continues to gain ground within the broader enterprise and cloud service provider markets for data centre networking.
Palo Alto Networks expands global distribution agreement with Westcon Group
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks and Westcon Group expand their global distribution agreement to bring enterprise security platform to new markets.
CIOs start to taste the meringue and unload those pesky humans...
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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uc
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cloud services
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Cloud apps are usually available 99.9+%. Robots are available all but 4000+ hours per year. Human are unavailable 6,880 hours of every 8,760 hours.
'I bleed Microsoft'... Ballmer bows out of Redmond
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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software development
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microsoft
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cloud services
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has stepped down from the company's board, citing a busy post-retirement schedule.
Every business needs to digitise - here's how...
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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cba
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analyst report
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axis
Asia Pacific businesses embark on digital transformation, aiming to enhance customer value and operational agility.
Paymark takes EFTPOS payment online
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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eftpos
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paymark
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banking
Paymark to launch EFTPOS online in NZ next year; customers will be able to purchase online without a credit card.
Will social data monitoring improve the Kiwi workplace?
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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digital transformation
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social media
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workplace
Nearly a third of workers are happy for their employer to have access to personal data, according to a report by PwC.
$150k and counting... Digital Kiwi SMEs bask in higher revenues
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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smb
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yellow
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sme
SMEs in New Zealand benefit from digital marketing, with average annual revenue $150k higher than non-engaged SMEs, says Yellow survey.
Premier League struggles to clamp down on illegal online highlights
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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uc
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social media
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uber
Premier League faces uphill battle to curb illegal online goal sharing, too vast for current copyright laws, experts predict.
CallPlus takes on the 'big boys' with new Orcon and Flip hires
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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orcon
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slingshot
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callplus
CallPlus Group appoints new leaders for Orcon and Flip brands, positioning the three CallPlus residential brands to challenge rivals.
APAC Enterprise Mobility market set for fragmented future...
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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personal computing devices
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byod
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mobility
Asian countries are utilising enterprise mobility in different ways, leading to a fragmented market, according to IDC.
Closing the gender gap in the NZ tech space...
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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ict
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mentorship
Efforts are being made in New Zealand to encourage women into IT, with Microsoft donating $1 million to provide pathways for young Kiwis.
Phablets are so yesterday...
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Tablets with voice calling outshine phablets in Asia, capturing over 25% market share as consumers seek all-in-one devices.
Autodesk helps Kiwi students prepare for workforce
Wed, 20th Aug 2014
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3d printing
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autodesk
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qualifications
New Zealand and Australian schools gain access to Autodesk's 3D design software to prepare students for careers in STEAM fields.